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Discusses the pathogenesis of jellyfish stings. Factors which influence the variability in adverse reactions produced by the stings; Importance of pharmakinetics of venom delivery to determine the organ site of damage and the extent of abnormality; Differences in allergic and toxic reactions caused in man by venom from the stings.

Presents the case of a patient which manifested erythematous, papulovesicular lesions after being stung by Bartholomea annulata. Length of the resolution of the lesions; First aid which was rendered; Discussion on sea anemones.

Presents a case study of fulminant hepatic failure due to a sea anemone sting in a 28-year-old male. Medical history of the patient; Details on the hepatitis serologic tests performed on the patient; Cause of death of the patient.

A patient with phytophotodermatitis secondary to topical application of lime juice for relief of pain from a recent marine sting is reported. The absence of pain over the entire lesion and the failure of the patient to develop immune specific antibodies to common local coelenterates aided in establishing the diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]